Al-Khelaïfi forced by law to leave his role in French football?

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·11 July 2026

Al-Khelaïfi forced by law to leave his role in French football?

Last June 29, an important vote for sport in France was launched in the National Assembly. It concerns the proposed law, already adopted by the Senate, on the reform of professional sport and football in particular. Among the major changes, Article 8 could force Nasser Al-Khelaïfi to change his roles. He is in particular president of Paris Saint-Germain and of beIN Media Group, while also holding an important position within the Professional Football League (LFP). This sometimes raises the question of a conflict of interest, which this change in the law is specifically intended to put an end to. It is L’Equipe that details this matter this Saturday.

“It is Nasser al-Khelaïfi who is being targeted”

“Article 8 seeks to limit the conflicts of interest regularly pointed out in football when there are debates about future broadcasters and TV rights. It is Nasser al-Khelaïfi who is being targeted, since the Qatari is both president of PSG and of beIN Media Group, the parent company of the beIN Sports channels. The executive, who sits on the LFP Board of Directors (where he also placed Victoriano Melero, his general manager, as head of the clubs’ union), is accused of influencing decisions on this highly crucial issue for club revenues: beIN Sports France broadcasts Ligue 2 and held one Ligue 1 match in 2025-26.

“Those around the Parisian boss are being ironic”

As it stands, Al-Khelaïfi will therefore no longer be able, under the law, to sit on the bodies governing French football. Those around the Parisian boss are being ironic about this provision, recalling that “NAK” is often asked for his opinion on these matters and that he steps back during votes.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.